Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Joliet Area

Todd J. Polito was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Experienced in many areas of law, Todd concentrates his practice on criminal defense, DUI defense, driver's license reinstatement, family law, and real estate matters. Before pursuing a profession in law, Todd served the United States Navy for four years and built a successful 12-year business career as an executive with Marriott International hotels.

Scott Hoster’s primary area of practice is in Commercial Litigation.  He is a member of the Chicago, Will County, Illinois State Bar Associations and the Appellate Lawyers Association. Scott was a former  Assistant State Attorney in Will County.

Rooted in Will County since 1840, Daniel M. Walsh channels his lifelong community connection into a robust legal practice. A proud alumnus of John Marshall Law School, Walsh began his career at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2005. His dedication quickly advanced him to the Felony Division, where he prosecuted a vast array of criminal cases. Walsh's comprehensive legal experience includes DUI, traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Notably, he has litigated high-profile cases, including the Hickory Street murder trials, and he has been featured on national television. Raised in Elwood, he attended notable local institutions such as St. Joseph Grade School, Providence Catholic High School, Joliet Junior College, and Illinois State University. His extensive trial experience and deep-rooted commitment to the community make Daniel M. Walsh a cornerstone of Will County’s legal field, where he continues to advocate vigorously for justice.

My name is Attorney Anthony Tomkiewicz and I am a Civil, Traffic and Criminal Defense Attorney. If you need a DUI Lawyer, Traffic Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer, Personal Injury or general Civil Lawyer, you can call me on evenings and weekends, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week for a free consultation.  The attorney that you choose can greatly impact the outcome of your case.. I believe in a simple yet effective strategy: (1) fight first and fight to win, (2) negotiate second, (3) settle third and only if the offer is fair.  Hire me and I will make all efforts to aggressively pursue your claim, ease your fears and reduce your stress.  I will fight for you and protect you and protect your rights.  I will advise you to accept only a fair outcome.. My record/reputation speaks for itself.  I have included on this website a list of results of just some of the cases that I have handled in the past few years.  I have tried at Jury well over 30 cases although I stopped counting years ago.  I have tried hundreds of motions, hearings, and bench trials from petty offenses to class X felonies.  Many of the felony cases that I handled involved charges from class 4 felonies up to class x and super x felonies such as: possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing and or delivery of a controlled substance, calculated criminal drug conspiracy, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and or assault, home invasion, unlawful/aggravated/reckless discharge of a firearm, and armed violence, just to name a few.  Not only have I tried numerous felony cases but I have been successful in attaining acquittals and favorable rulings where others thought my case could not be won.. I have worked for large government offices including a municipal law department, two State’s Attorney’s offices, and as a contract assistant helping a Public Defender’s office with its overload of files.  I also have valuable management experience as I supervised and controlled the misdemeanor and traffic divisions in one State’s Attorney’s office and I owned several businesses.I will not take on too many clients so that I cannot give my clients the attention they deserve.  I will not sell myself and then send young, inexperienced attorneys in my place.  I will not settle a case just to quickly close another file and collect a fee nor will I delay a case to collect fees.  I will not abandon a client due to financial difficulties.  The most satisfying feeling for me is when my client leaves my office or the courthouse a winner or is at least happy with their results.. I look forward to speaking with you about your upcoming case.Sincerely,Anthony Tomkiewicz, Esq.

Mr. Hirsch is the owner and operator of the Hirsch Law Group.   Previously, he was an assistant corporation counsel.  As such, he prosecuted traffic violations at traffic court as well as ordinance violations at administrative hearings. Gordon Hirsch is an experienced trial attorney evidenced by the hundreds of cases he has successfully won at trial.  Many of the clients Gordon represents are referrals from other attorneys who are aware of his skills and reputation in the community.   He practices in all major areas including traffic, criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, civil, family, estate planning, probate, real estate and transactional law.

Mr. Fimbianti began he career in law enforcement when he became a police officer in 1990. As a police officer, he served as a patrol officer, tactical officer and detective. He also has received specialized training and served as a Juvenile Officer, Street Gang Specialist, Field Training Officer (FTO), FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Armorer and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-D). During his career as a police officer, he received over 20 police commendations, awards and distinctions for his service.. Mr. Fimbianti graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 2001 and became an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County. As a prosecutor, he handled DUI cases and felony offenses including murder, robbery, narcotics, and class X felonies. He also served as an ASA in the Grand Jury and Felony Review Section and worked as a felony narcotics prosecutor with the Organized Crime Unit. In 2005, he entered private practice as a senior partner in a law firm specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law.. In 2010, Mr. Fimbianti was selected by the United States Department of Justice to travel to southeastern Europe (the former Yugoslavia) as a contract advisor to the Republic of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Balkans, he spent 18 months assisting in the development of a practical criminal justice infrastructure and other essential Rule of Law institutions, with a special emphasis on enhancing the cooperation and teamwork among prosecutors and police officers.. Upon returning to the States, Mr. Fimbianti opened his own criminal defense and personal injury practice. His experience on all sides of the judicial system and abroad has afforded him a distinct perspective on the law. He ardently believes in the rights of criminal defendants as defined by the U.S. Constitution.

Juan C. Martinez started as an paralegal/interpreter for the Law Office of Chuck Bretz & Associates and later for the Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. while attending Law School. Juan graduated from Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with a Major as a Paralegal and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management. Juan received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.. Juan C. Martinez is fluent in Spanish and opened the doors to his law firm on May 10, 2021. Juan C. Martinez was raised in Joliet, Illinois and currently has an office and lives in Joliet, Illinois. While attending law school, Juan kept a full-time job and commuted to law school in Michigan every weekend. Juan has experience in the areas of criminal law, family law, Secretary of State Hearings/License Reinstatement, Expungements, Wills & Trusts, and various other fields.. Juan C.Martínez comenzó como asistente legal / intérprete para la oficina legal de Chuck Bretz & Associates y más tarde para las oficinas legales de Tedone & Morton, P.C. mientras asistía a la Escuela de Derecho. Juan se graduó de Robert Morris College en Orland Park, IL con una licenciatura en ciencias aplicadas con especialización como asistente legal y una licenciatura en administración de empresas con especialización en administración de empresas. Juan recibió su Doctorado en Jurisprudencia de la Facultad de Derecho Thomas M. Cooley.. Juan C. Martínez habla español con fluidez y abrió las puertas de su bufete de abogados el 10 de mayo de 2021. Juan C. Martínez se crió en Joliet, Illinois y actualmente tiene una oficina y vive en Joliet, Illinois. Mientras asistía a la facultad de derecho, Juan mantuvo un trabajo de tiempo completo y se trasladaba a la facultad de derecho en Michigan todos los fines de semana. Juan tiene experiencia en las áreas de derecho penal, derecho de familia, Audiencias del Secretario de Estado / Restablecimiento de licencias, Cancelaciones, Testamentos y Fideicomisos y varios otros campos.

In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his degree in Bachelors of Science from the Marquette University College of Business.  Subsequently, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago for one year.  During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Office VII Corp, Munich Germany.  In 1989, he received his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago.  After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois.  In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses.   He is an annual instructor at the Will County Bar Association’s seminar regarding DUI and traffic offenses, and assisted in many prior ISBA seminars. In 2002, he became qualified to administer field sobriety testing in the State of Illinois, and has testified in many Will County Cases regarding the administration of field sobriety testing.  His cases in the area of DUI/Criminal law are:  People v. Madden, 273 114, 652 N.E.2d 480, 3RD  Dist., June 30, 1995;  People v. Allen, 375 810, 873 N.E.2d 30, 3RD Dist., August 07, 2007;  People v. Love, 393 196, 911 N.E.2d 1015, 3rd  Dist., June 03, 2009; People v. Miklos, 393 205, 914 N.E.2d 506, 3rd Dist., July 17, 2009; People v. Garstecki, 234 430, 917 N.E.2d 465, September 24, 2009; People v. Ziobro, 242 34, 949 N.E.2d 631, April 21, 2011; People v. Riffice, 392 961, 911 N.E.2d 1244, 3rd Dist., July 08, 2009;  People v. Coners, 374 425, 871 N.E.2d 257, 3rd Dist., June 26, 2007; People v. Donnelly, 327 1101, 765 N.E.2d 496, 3rd  Dist., February 21, 2002; People v. Kazenko, 972 N.E.2d 815, 3rd  Dist., July 02, 2012;  People v. Santovi, 2014 IL App (3d) 130075, --- N.E.3d ----, 2014 WL 2191364, . 3 Dist.,2014, May 27, 2014.

I have tried criminal felony cases in Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will, Du Page and Cook County.  In 2011 I co-counseled a First Degree Murder Trial at 26th & California and my client was found not guilty.  I also conducted an Armed Robbery bench trial and my client was found not guilty.  I co-couseled a Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver (56 pounds of marijuana) in front of a jury in Ottawa, Illinois, La Salle County and the jury found my client guilty.. I have defended numerous clients in Driiving Under the Influence from preliminary matters to trial.. I am on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  My cell phone number is listed above.  If you need representation - I will be there.  Discount fees for military veterans. I am a Vietnam Vet - 101st Airborne - 1969-1970.. I  have owned, buiilt and ridden Harley-Davidsons for 40 years.  I currently own and ride a 1998 Softail Springer.

For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or misdemeanor or going through a divorce or family law case. Greg has successfully defended clients at all stages of litigation in both criminal and civil courts with a focus in criminal defense, civil litigation divorce and juvenile law.

Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender and private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011.. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Tedone's current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals), personal injury, and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He represents clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Cosmo has many years of experience as a litigator trying over fifty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and motions.. Mr. Tedone graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (B.A. 1990) and Thomas Cooley School of Law (J.D. 1999-Cum Laude). He received several awards and accomplishments while in law school including a Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law, finalist in the school's moot court competition and member of law review.. He is admitted and qualified to practice in the States of Connecticut and Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar. Mr. Tedone is a member of the Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and former member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers.

Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois.  He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along with numerous other Felony cases involving various crimes.  In 1986, Chuck joined the oldest law firm in Joliet, Murphy, Timm, Lennon, Spesia, and Ayers as a litigation Associate.  For six years, Chuck tried various civil cases including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Commercial disputes in the state and federal courts.  Subsequently, Chuck rejoined the State’s Attorney’s Office as the First Assistant and successfully prosecuted several cases, including obtaining a First Degree Murder conviction as to an inmate at a local prison who had killed a correctional officer.  Since leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chuck has been in Private Practice on his own, except for a three year period of time when he was employed by a local Real Estate Developer.  In 1999, Chuck formed the Law Offices of Chuck Bretz, P.C., which is now known as Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C.. Since that time, Chuck has built Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C. into a dynamic law firm featuring distinguished and accomplished attorneys who concentrate their practice in the areas Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury litigation and advising various businesses pertaining to multiple commercial matters.

Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Bryan played on the baseball team. He was also an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Sigma Alpha, an academic honor society, Order of Omega, a leadership honor society, and Pi Sigma Alpha, a political honor society.. Bryan then earned his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in May, 2015. While at The John Marshall Law School, Bryan was on the Dean’s List and actively participated in the trial advocacy program. He also coached a team in John Marshall’s annual 1L Intrascholastic trial advocacy competition, and his team won 1st place out of more than 20 teams.. While in law school, Bryan worked as a 711 Intern at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office representing the State in misdemeanor cases for trials and hearings. At the State’s Attorney’s Office, he first chaired three misdemeanor jury trials, and received guilty verdicts in each trial. Additionally, he represented the State in several bench trials and DUI Summary Suspension hearings.

Born and raised in Will County, Illinois.. Licensed to Practice since 1993.. Former Will County Chief Felony Proseutor.. Former Will County Narcotics Prosecutor.. Lead Counsel Certified by Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Bar.. Television Legal Analalyst.. When you must choose a criminal defense attorney, the attorney’s experience is perhaps the most crucial factor to consider.  Neil Adams has firsthand experience with some of the biggest criminal cases in Will County over the last decade.. As a prosecutor, he secured a conviction in the murder of former Will County Treasurer Jack Weber.. As a defense attorney, he successfully argued self-defense and secured an acquittal for his client in the highly publicized “Road Rage” murder, which occurred on Interstate 55 during a morning rush hour traffic jam.. More recently, Mr. Adams appeared on the nationally broadcast “In Session” as a legal analyst throughout the program’s gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Drew Peterson murder trial.. Mr. Adams was raised in Joliet, having attended both Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. He transferred to Northern Illinois University, where he also attended law school.. After passing the bar on the first attempt, he returned to Joliet where he spent 10 years in the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, including four years as Chief Felony Prosecutor. Motivated by a strong belief that all citizens, no matter what crimes they are accused of, have the right to a fair trial, he went into practice for himself in 2008, setting up his own criminal defense firm in Joliet.. Since that time he has been defending misdemeanor and felony cases with great success.

Born - Chicago, Illinois  1960. Married to Jane with 3 sons, Kyle, Colin, and Cameron. Resides in Plainfield, Illinois.

Avvo is the last place you should look for an attorney. Attorneys can pay for additional promotion so you are more likely to find their page. Avvo also allows "client" reviews. However, Avvo refuses to remove false and defamatory reviews, as well as anonymous reviews that don’t include enough information to make an appropriate response. This is unfortunate. They also don’t offer an opt out option, so here you will find my firm information whether I want it here or not. So, what does one do to get a true and accurate evaluation of the abilities and performance of an attorney? Go to the courthouse.. The best place to find out what kind of attorney I am is to go to the Will County Court House and River Valley Justice Center. Watch me represent a client before a judge. Ask other people present questions about me and my practice. Ask the clerks. Ask my clients as they leave the court room what kind of attorney I am. Do this for any attorney you are considering hiring, for that matter.. And check out to verify that I have never been disciplined by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Certainly if the accusations of the two negative reviews were true the disciplinary body governing attorneys would have been interested.. Avvo doesn't do a good enough job of making that clear. Why should they?  They would rather I pay them to promote my profile. It is all about the money. Avvo also shouldn’t continue to publish defamatory statements, but they know that most attorneys don't have the time or money to engage in personal litigation. So remember these things when you are weighing the credibility of the reviews and the “service” provided by Avvo.. Thanks!

At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome on your case, quickly and efficiently. Although not every case must go to trial, as a former prosecutor I have the courtroom trial experience you can count on. I have tried criminal cases ranging from a speeding ticket to first degree murder, and if you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an attorney who knows your case from the prosecutor perspective. I know their strategy and the techniques to counter them.. Don't delay. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, contact the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba for a free consultation. We handle felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug offenses, DUI, thefts, battery, burglary, robbery, and weapon offenses. We offer affordable rates and flat fees for most cases.. Jack began his dedicated legal career in the area of criminal law as a clerk for the Illinois Attorney General while attending law school. After graduating in 2003, Jack was offered a position in the Medicaid Fraud Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General, where he prosecuted complex white collar and financial crimes.. In 2006, Jack accepted an appointment as an Assistant State's Attorney in Will County. As a well-respected prosecutor in Will County, Jack disposed of hundreds of criminal cases with offenses ranging from DUI to first degree murder. Jack has acted as first chair on over fifty bench trials and over thirty jury trials. His courtroom performance is unrivaled, and his aggressive and effective courtroom demeanor has even been described as "electrifying".. Since beginning his own law firm, Jack has achieved successful outcomes in a wide range of criminal cases. His goal is to help each client avoid a conviction. Jack continues to put his aggressiveness and experience to work for his clients every day.. Jack is married to Ann Zaremba, who is also an attorney, specializing in commercial real estate. Jack and Ann are new parents, and they both enjoy spending time with their young daughter Madison.. The Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba provides legal services and representation in the following areas of law:- Criminal DefenseIfyou have been charged with a criminal offense, our office has thecriminal trial experience you can count on. You are presumed innocentand it is up to the state to prove you guilty beyond a reasonabledoubt. As a former prosecutor, I have prosecuted many crimes includingfirst degree murder and I know what will be required of the state, andI will put them to the task. You need an aggressive criminal defenseattorney. Contact the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba today if you havebeen charged with a criminal offense, including the following felonyand misdemeanor offenses:* Driving under the influence (DUI)* Drug offenses - trafficking or possession* Theft / burglary* Juvenile crimes* Sex crimes* Weapon offenses* Battery and domestic battery- Drug and Narcotics OffensesHaveyou been arrested or are you under investigation for the possession orsale of illegal drugs? Do you have questions of whether the police cancharge you with possession of those drugs? What if the drugs were foundunder the passenger seat of a car you were driving; or what if thedrugs were in the trunk of the car? Do the police have the right tosearch you, your house or your vehicle?These are questions thatan experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense drug lawyer cananswer. As a former Will County Prosecutor, I have handled possessioncases from a simple marijuana joint, to cocaine. If you have beencharged with a drug offense, you want an experienced former prosecutoron your side. We represent clients in all drug related offenses,including:* Possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia* Marijuana, cocaine, crystal meth, and prescription drug charges* Out-of-state residents arrested for drug crimes in Illinois* Serious state charges (drug trafficking and conspiracy)* Distribution and sale of controlled substances* Minor defendants in juvenile court drug offenses- DUI Defense and Traffic OffensesAtthe Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, you will have hired one of the mostexperienced and knowledgeable DUI Attorneys in Joliet. As a formerprosecutor in Will County, I have handled hundreds of DUI cases andknow how to present the best defense for your case. The area of DUI lawis complex and I can help you navigate the process. At the Law Officesof Jack L. Zaremba, we can handle other traffic violations for you. Asa former prosecutor I have extensive experience with the followingtraffic offenses:* Speeding* Reckless driving* Driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLS) (DWLR)* Leaving the scene of an accident* Fleeing and eluding- Juvenile Criminal DefenseWhena child is charged with a criminal offense it can be one of the mostdifficult things that a family can face. The realization that your sonor daughter could receive a criminal conviction or worse, can be verystressful.At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we understandthe stress that this situation can cause and we are here to help. Asyour attorney, it is important to demonstrate to the court that yourchild is not a criminal, rather a young child who only used poorjudgment. We represent clients charged with:* Criminal trespass to vehicles or residences* Theft or burglary* School fights, assault and battery* Illegal consumption by a minor (underage drinking)* Possession of fake ID* Weapon offenses* Traffic offenses* DUI* Drug possession

As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer.. In 2005, Kristine received her Juris Doctorate Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She received her B.S. in Political Science in 2002 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.. Her practice is focused on Criminal, Traffic and DUI Law within Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane and other counties.

As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution of your case or fighting your case at trial, you will work with me to make all of the important decisions involving your case.